NICHIGA Kestose - Prebiotic for Gut Health

NICHIGA Kestose - a new generation Japanese prebiotic for gut and microbiome health

NICHIGA Kestose is a highly purified kestose, a modern new generation Japanese prebiotic that helps maintain a healthy balance of intestinal microflora. Unlike probiotics, kestose does not contain live bacteria, but serves as a nutrient medium for the body's own beneficial microflora.

Kestose is a short-chain fructooligosaccharide (FOS) that is practically undigested in the upper gastrointestinal tract and reaches the large intestine unchanged. There it becomes a source of nutrition for bifidobacteria and other beneficial microorganisms, including bacteria that produce butyrate (butyric acid) - one of the most important metabolites for gut health.

Regular consumption of kestose helps maintain the natural balance of the microbiome, promotes comfortable digestion, regular bowel function, and strengthens the natural intestinal barrier.

Made in Japan from high-quality raw materials without the use of genetically modified ingredients, artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.

Key Benefits

• Promotes the growth of beneficial bifidobacteria.
• Supports the development of butyrate-producing bacteria.
• Promotes natural butyric acid production in the gut.
• Supports the health of the intestinal lining.
• Helps maintain the balance of intestinal microflora.
• Promotes comfortable digestion and regular bowel movements.
• Supports natural immune function by strengthening the intestinal barrier.
• Easily dissolves in water, tea, coffee, juices, and other beverages.
• Contains no artificial additives.

Who is it suitable for?

• People with an imbalance of intestinal microflora.
• For those prone to irregular bowel movements.
• After a course of antibiotics to support microbiome restoration.
• For increased gas production and discomfort in the intestines.
• Those who want to support the growth of beneficial bacteria and butyrate production.
• People who consume insufficient amounts of dietary fiber.
• Everyone who cares about gut health and wants to maintain the microbiome in optimal condition.

Kestose is considered one of the most promising new generation prebiotics due to its high selectivity. It particularly effectively stimulates the growth of bifidobacteria and helps increase the number of bacteria that synthesize butyrate - a short-chain fatty acid that serves as the main energy source for the cells of the large intestinal lining.

Butyrate plays an important role in maintaining the integrity of the intestinal barrier, helps preserve the health of the mucous membrane, and participates in maintaining the normal functioning of the immune system.

Unlike many other types of dietary fiber, kestose acts directly on the microbiome, helping to create favorable conditions for the natural restoration of intestinal flora.

Ingredients: 100% kestose.

Source of raw materials: sugar beet (Hokkaido, Japan).

Directions: Take 2–5 g daily, dissolved in water, tea, coffee, juice, yogurt, or other beverages and foods.

For better tolerance, it is recommended to start with a small dosage and gradually increase it if necessary. The maximum recommended daily dose is up to 10 g.

Manufacturer: NICHIGA

Volume: 150 g